Category: Obituaries

Anna Maria Contreras, age 67, of Devine, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2022, in San Antonio. Anna was born in Devine, Texas on March 16, 1955, to Felipa and Tomas Contreras.
Anna is preceded in death by her parents: Tomas and Felipa Contreras; brother: Ramon Contreras; and sisters: Martha C. Morales, and Juanita Guzman.
Anna is survived by her daughter: Rene Contreras; sisters: Petra Calvert, and Darlene Hernandez; brothers: Andres Contreras, and Joe Contreras (Imelda); goddaughter: Regina Reyes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by recitation of the rosary at 9:00 a.m., and a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Bosco Catholic Church.
Services are under the direction of Hondo Funeral Home.

Shirley Jane Christiana, 86, of Devine passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at her residence.
Shirley is preceded by her husband, Nicholas Raymond Christiana Sr., parents, Hollis Reuben and Edith Guidry Temple, sisters, Marion Temple Lablanc, Dolores Butner.
She is survived by her daughters, Josephine Harris (Michael), Shirley C. Hutson (David), Juanita Christiana, son, Nicholas Christiana Jr. (Christy), her faithful dog Toby, sister, Barbara Ann Barnhill, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Anyone who wishes to sign the online guest book, share memories, or leave condolences please visit www.hurleyfunerlahome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave, Devine, Tx. 78016, (830)663-4445.

Sophia Munoz Espinoza, age 75, passed away peacefully May 7th, 2022. She was born March 20th, 1947, in Devine, Tx to Jose and Maria Munoz. She later married the love of her life, Roberto Espinoza on May 14th, 1968.
Sophia loved life and all that it offered her. She was a woman of strong faith, with a heart of gold. Her family and grandchildren meant the world to her. She loved playing bingo with friends and family, and her daily visits with her grandchildren. She enjoyed her phone calls with her sisters, or just cooking a hot meal for anyone that would stop by and visit. If you knew Sophia you would say she was the most generous, selfless, caring person. She extended her gracious love to anyone and everyone in need of it. “This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you”. John 15:12
Sophia is preceded in death by her father Jose Munoz, mother Maria Munoz, brothers Emilio Munoz, Ernesto Munoz, and Joe Munoz.
Sophia is survived by her beloved husband Roberto Espinoza. Children Benito Espinoza and Michael Espinoza (Edna), sister Olivia Fraga (Rey), sister Mary Lou Aguilar (Robert), sister Rosalinda Peña (Luciano). Grandchildren Melissa Petry, Ashley Martinez, Jordan Martinez, Stephanie Espinoza, Amy Espinoza Jeffcoat (Mark), Christian Espinoza, Michael Ryan Espinoza, Laura Espinoza, Joseph Espinoza. Great Grandchildren Aiden Espinoza, Emmalee Espinoza, Wyatt Belor, Neveah Espinoza, Ezra Jeffcoat, Ava Jeffcoat, Avery Garza.
Visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2022, from 2:00PM-9:00PM at the Hurley Funeral Home Devine Chapel with a Rosary being recited at 7:00PM. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
Anyone who wishes to sign the online guest book, share memories, or leave condolences, please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303W. College Ave., Devine, Tx. 78016, (830)663-4445

Rosemary Dingman, age 70 of Devine, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was born August 11, 1951, to parents, Roy Haskell Ferguson, Jr., and Mildred Obena Layton Ferguson, in Gastonia, North Carolina.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister-in-law, Kelly Ferguson; Aunt, Dorothy Nichols; Nephews, Jason Starnes and Trent Lovelace.
Rosemary is survived by her husband of 43 years, Lester G. Dingman; children, Garrett Dingman and wife, Samantha, Donald Land, Jr. and wife, Lindsey; Heather Dingman, Matthew Dingman and wife, Kelly, Justin Dingman and wife, Crystal; daughter-in-law, Katresa Ray; Grandchildren, Amber, Blake, Austin, Nathan, Austyn, Justice, Nick, Dayton, Trenton, Jasmine, Alyssa, Evan, Madilyn, Gracelyn; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn and husband, Steve Lovelace; brother, Roy Ferguson III; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Services were held Monday, May 9, 2022, with a fellowship at 1:00 P.M. and Celebration of Life starting at 2:00 P.M. at the Devine Christian Church, 1479 CR 5710, Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 665-9070. Floral arrangements were to be delivered to the Church. Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com

Sarah Amber Haass of San Antonio, Texas, was called home Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the age of 35.
She will be missed by her survivors, parents Tim and Melba Haass of Devine, brother Tim Haass of Moore, Monica Lascano, and niece Bailee Mae Haass of Moore. The world lost a sweet soul who will be missed by many family members and friends.
After graduating from Devine High school, Sarah worked several years for Hondo and San Antonio Police Departments, and was currently employed by Kahlig Auto Group, as Human Resources Coordinator. Sarah was a dedicated employee working full time while also earning her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M San Antonio. She was also completing her master’s degree from West Texas A&M University.
Sarah had signed up to be an organ donor in 2011. She continues to make an impact on this earth with at least three positive matches from her donation.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 11:00AM at the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine. Services will conclude at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Organ Sharing Alliance.
Anyone who wishes to sign the online guest book, share memories, or leave condolences please visit www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Tx. 78016, (830)663-4445.

Antonio Solis Pina left our world, peacefully, on May 2, 2022, at the age of 68.
Antonio is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Pina Peres and Maria Luisa Solis Hernandes and sister, Emilia Pina Solis.
Antonio is survived by his wife, Rosalinda Pina; son, Antonio Pina, Jr. (Adriana); daughters, Dora Foley (Floyd) and Luzelva Sanchez; brothers, Gerardo, Joel, Alfredo and Rogelio Pina Solis; sisters, Maria Teresa, Maria Victoria and Elsa Maria Luisa Pina Solis; grandchildren, Genevieve, Audrey, Zaine, Daniela, Adrian and Gavin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm at Hurley Funeral Home Chapel. Services will conclude at the end of the evening.
Anyone wishing to sign the online guestbook, share memories or issue condolences to the family, may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 14822 Main Street, Lytle, Texas 78052.

Yolanda Rodriguez, age 61 of Devine, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 1, 2022. She was born on March 22, 1961, to parents, Venancio and Maria Elena Ferdin in San Antonio, Texas.
Yolanda is preceded in death by her father, Venancio Ferdin; husband, Jaime Rodriguez; brother and sister, Robert Ferdin and Silvia Ferdin.
She is survived by her mother, Maria Elena Savala (Jimmy Savala); husband, Jose Luis Jimenez; sons, Jaime Rodriguez (Stacy Guzman), Michael Rodriguez (Veronica Rodriguez), Eric Rodriguez (Cecily Guerrero), Jeffrey Rodriguez (Makayla Ramirez), Lulu Rodriguez, and Joey Miranda; daughter, Alexus Jimenez; brother, Venancio Ferdin, Jr., sisters, Linda Ferdin and Anna Ferdin; grandchildren, Xsavior Martinez, Yaya Rodriguez, Mikey Rodriguez, Ian Rodriguez, Lilly Rodriguez, Aayden Rodriguez, Liam Rodriguez, Asa Rodriguez, Georgie Manzanares, Myla Rodriguez, Niko Rodriguez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and faithful companion Shyler.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 8, 2022, 2:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Hurley Funeral Home Chapel, Devine, Texas. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2022, 10:00 A.M. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment to follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the online guestbook may do so at www.hurleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home, 303 W. College Ave., Devine, Texas 78016, (830) 663-4445.

Thomas “Tomas” Garcia Gonzales, 75, passed April 27, 2022, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on March 7, 1947 in Natalia, Texas to his parents, Ambrosio and Jesusa (Garcia) Gonzales. He is also preceded by son, Thomas Gonzales Jr.; granddaughter, Amanda Gonzales; and siblings, Trenida, Maria Ana, Jesus, Jeronimo, Natividad, Pedro, Policarpio, Felesita, Isac, Jacinta, Rosita, and Jeronima.
He is survived by his son, Michael Castro Gonzales and spouse Laureen of Natalia, TX; son, Mark Gonzales and spouse Teresa of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Jessica Gonzales and spouse Roger of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Vanessa Gonzales and spouse Dakotah of Oklahoma City, OK; sister, Blasita Garcia of Plainview, TX; sister Bentura Gaspar and spouse Pedro of Florida; sister-in-law, Eustolia Gonzales of Lockney, TX; former spouse, Leonor McLing of Idaho Falls, ID; and former spouse, Mary Gonzales of Oklahoma City, OK; along with 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a devoted Dad, Grandpa, and “Papa”. He will forever be remembered as a loving and supportive father and his kind acts will continue to inspire us. He recently celebrated his 75th birthday with family and friends in March. Thomas began federal civil service in the 70’s at Kelly Air Force Base, TX, and in 1976 he transferred to Tinker Air Force Base, OK. He served as an Aviation Sheet Metal Mechanic for over 40 years before retiring in 2014.
A Rosary and Visitation was held on April 29, 2022 at the chapel of Moore Funeral Home in Moore, OK. A Graveside Liturgy of the Word was also held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City, OK, followed by a celebration of life with family and friends in his honor.

Calvin Kenneth “Pete” Hardt, 96, of Port Lavaca died Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He was born Oct 26, 1925 in Yancey, Texas to Anton John and Laura Josephine Rose (Frick) Hardt.

A retired rancher, Pete called Port Lavaca home for the last 35 years, though he frequently made visits to his Yancey ranch. He enjoyed farm and ranch work, horseback riding and hunting. He farmed in Medina and Frio counties for many years, and took big game hunting trips on horseback into his late 80s.

Calvin married Nancy Jane Harper from Devine on Aug 25, 1948. He farmed and ranched while Jane ran a flower shop in Devine. After a visit to Africa to see their daughter in the Peace Corp, they decided they wanted to see more of the country. From 1980 – 1981 he and Jane lived in Tanzania, Africa, near Iringa on the Dabaga Seed Farm as manager of seed production on a joint venture project between the U.S. government and the Tanzanian government. He also participated in many big game hunts while stationed there.

From 1981 – 1984 he took an appointment with Agricultural Cooperative Development, Inc. as an agricultural consultant in Egypt on the Small Farmer Production Project through the U.S. Agency for International Development. He took part in numerous farm aid and training programs in other countries including Bolivia and the Czech Republic.

 Calvin managed rental properties in Port Lavaca and held a real estate broker license. He and Jane continued to travel to over 30 other countries.

Survivors include his daughter Terry Lee (Hardt) Jacques of Alexandria, Va.; son Kenneth Harper Hardt (Tammy) of Port Lavaca; granddaughter Heather Powell and great-granddaughter Charlotte Powell of Tulsa, Ok.; granddaughters Brittany Garner Valencia and Taylor Garner Salinas of Port Lavaca; cousins Henry David Hardt of Waco and Annanelle Hardt of Tempe, AZ; nieces and nephews Tim Hardt, Tony Hardt and Brenda (Hardt) Groff of Hondo, Jim Koehler of Pflugerville, William Koehler of Batavia, IL, Robert Hardt of Collegeville, PA., Laura (Hardt) Abramson of Bala Cynwyd, PA. and Charles Hardt of Exton, PA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, and his siblings, Richard Wilburn Hardt, Lloyd Emmett Hardt and Ruth Caroline Hardt Koehler.

Graveside service was held Tuesday, April 26, at Oakwood Cemetery in Hondo.

Funeral Home in charge was Richardson Funeral Home (123 Newlin Street, Port Lavaca, TX 7797).